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Scientific Name | Lachenalia framesii W.F.Barker |
Higher Classification | Monocotyledons |
Family | HYACINTHACEAE |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Least Concern |
Assessment Date | 2019/10/28 |
Assessor(s) | G.D. Duncan & H. Mtshali |
Justification | Lachenalia framesii occurs in large colonies, is widespread and not declining. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Northern Cape, Western Cape |
Range | Lachenalia framesii is endemic to Namaqualand, where it occurs between Komaggas and Vanrhynsdorp. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Hantam Karoo, Riethuis-Wallekraal Quartz Vygieveld, Knersvlakte Quartz Vygieveld |
Description | This species occurs on quartz fields on rolling plains, flats, hillsides and ridges. Mature fruits split open and seeds are dispersed as it is blown away. Flowers are pollinated by honey bees. |
Threats |
| There are no known significant threats affecting this species. |
Population |
Population trend | Stable |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | | Lachenalia framesii W.F.Barker | Least Concern | Raimondo et al. (2009) | |
Bibliography |
Duncan, G.D. 2012. The genus Lachenalia. Kew Publishing, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Raimondo, D., von Staden, L., Foden, W., Victor, J.E., Helme, N.A., Turner, R.C., Kamundi, D.A. and Manyama, P.A. 2009. Red List of South African Plants. Strelitzia 25. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria.
Snijman, D.A. 2013. Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria.
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Citation |
| Duncan, G.D. & Mtshali, H. 2019. Lachenalia framesii W.F.Barker. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/06/01 |
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